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Platoon detects radiation on four trucks

Jan-27-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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MICHAEL GILBERT; The News Tribune

The Stryker brigade's nuclear, chemical and biological reconnaissance platoon detected high levels of radiation on four trucks attempting to cross the Iraq-Turkey border, officials said Monday.

The trucks emitted radiation signatures of more than 100 centigrade per hour, which could be dangerous depending on how the measurement was taken.

Brigade officials said the platoon, from the 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, was sent to the Habur Gate border crossing Monday after Turkish authorities called for U.S. military assistance. Officials said they had no information about why the Turks were suspicious of the vehicles.


Comments For "Platoon detects radiation on four trucks":

After waiting for several days, I have heard or
seen no additional information on this story. Does
anyone have any additional information concerning
it? I thought for sure it would have made the
national TV news.

Posted by: Curt Beck | January 29, 2004 6:36 AM

As one of the soldiers in the platoon that was on site I am fully qualified to comment on the mission, and aftermath. Feel free to post any more comments here and I will answer them to the best of my ability

anonymous

Posted by: Anonymous | February 11, 2004 5:02 AM

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